 A story about a girl in the land of giants and the unlikely friendship she makes. 3:30 p.m. Saturday; 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 10-Oct. 19. BAPA’s Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave. Bethesda. $10. 301/280-1660.

Boston Marriage

 A comedy about two Victorian women in Boston, written by David Mamet. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 7-Oct. 5. Presented by the Actor’s Theatre of Washington at the Source Theatre, 1835 14th St. NW. $20-$30. 800/494-8497.

The Drawer Boy

 Hailed as one of the 10 best plays of the year, “The Drawer Boy” is the story of two Canadian farmers, Angus and Morgan, and an actor. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 10-Oct. 12. Round House Theater, East-West Highway and Waverly street. Bethesda. $29-$39. 240/644-1100.

 The Kennedy Center celebrates its 32nd birthday and the “Year of the Blues” with more than 30 performances, activites and events for the whole family. Noon-7 p.m. Sept. 7. Part of the 2nd annual Prelude Festival at the Kennedy Center, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. Free. 202/467-4600.

Nijinsky’s Last Dance

 A one man play starring Jeremy Davidson that tells the story of the ill-fated dancer through a series of flashbacks. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Sept. 14. Presented by the Signature Theatre Company at the Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. $25-$30. 202/467-4600.

 Stalin is seeking immortality through portraiture, a woman is fleeing execution, and a soldier has theories of holistic filmmaking, all set in October 1944. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Through Sept. 7. Presented by Longacre Lea Productions at the Callan Theatre, Catholic University Drama Complex, 3801 Harewood Road NE. $10-$15. 202/332-3300.

 Fresh from off-Broadway, this original work examines race, family and the weight of America’s collective history . 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Through Oct. 12. The Studio Theatre, 14th and P streets NW. $25-$45. 202/332-3300.

The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae

 Victoria is upset about the black female stereotypes on TV, film and the media so she decides to take them to trial in this political satire play. 7:30 p.m Thursday-Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 5-21. Presented by the Metropolitan Ebony Theatre Company (MET). Prince George’s Community College. 301 Largo Road, Largo. $10-$15. 301/322-0444.

 Worm girl is not just a worm, she is also a girl. Follow her as she drags along her three friends to the Pakistan Winter Olympics, a day at the beach and her first prom. 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Through Oct. 18. Presented by Cherry Red Productions at the Source Theatre, 1835 14th St. NW. $15. 202/298-9077.